3 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 3 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 c. soft shortening 2 egg yolks 8 tbsp. water Apple filling Powdered glaze Mix dry ingredients until well blended. Cut shortening into flour mixture. In separate bowl, mix egg yolks and water. Add to flour mixture. Mix well until dough forms a ball. Separate into two balls. Roll out 1 ball to cover cookie crust. Place on cookie sheet for bottom crust. APPLE FILLING: 14-16 med. tart apples 2 tbsp. flour 1 1/2 to 2 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. lemon juice Cut, pare, quarter and core apples. Cut into uniform slices, arrange on bottom crust. Blend flour with sugar, sprinkle apples with flour and sugar mixture and cinnamon. Dot with butter and lemon juice. Roll out second dough for top crust and place over the fruit. Pinch edges together. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool and frost with powdered sugar glaze made of 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp. soft butter, 4 tsp. warm water. |